Sheriff Benny Deloach reports the following incidents handled by deputies with the Appling County Sheriff’s Department.

On June 12, answered a call on Ten Mile Road in reference to an abandoned vehicle. A vehicle was left in the ditch. A wrecker was called to remove the vehicle.

June 13, answered a call on Satilla Church Road in reference to a theft. Taken were a Poulan chain saw and a baby car seat. Further investigation led to the arrest of Mikel Caleb Perry, 20, of Baxley. Perry was charged with theft by taking.

June 14, answered a call to Perry Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated missing from her residence were several pieces of jewelry valued at approximately $550.00. Investigation continues.

June 15, answered a call to Chad Claxton Road in reference to abandoned bicycles. A complainant stated she found three bicycles left on the railroad tracks. The bicycles were moved from the tracks.

June 15, answered a call at Appling Healthcare in reference to a fight. The complainant stated that there was a fight that had previously occurred. The complainant received injuries to shoulder and hip.

June 15, answered a call on Griffin Road in reference to a theft. Taken were some copper straps and copper ground cables from the WBYZ Radio station tower. Investigation led to the arrest of Christopher David Barnes, 21, and Gregory Lyle Allen, 29, both of Hazlehurst. Barnes and Allen were charged with theft by taking. Both are currently being held in the Appling County Detention Center.

June 16, answered a call on Veal Camp Road in reference to a theft. Taken was a Craftsman chain saw, a lawn mower battery and some food. Investigation continues.

June 16, answered a call on DM Tillman Road in reference to an animal problem. The complainant stated that the neighbor’s dog was damaging cars as they pass by the residence.

June 16, answered a call to Gardenia Circle in reference to threats. A complainant stated that the alleged offender made threats claiming to harm the complainant’s daughter.

June 17, answered a call on Morris Landing Road in reference to a theft. Taken was a Chevy Silverado truck. The complainant left the vehicle at a residence and when they returned the vehicle was gone. The case was turned over to the investigators.

June 18, answered a call on Veal Camp Road in reference to a civil dispute. The complainant was advised to see the magistrate for legal advice.

June 18, answered a call to Hokie Floyd Road in reference to a one-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

June 18, answered a call to Patterson Road in reference to a prowler. A complainant stated she found her back door to be open and the spare key to the back door was missing. The reporting officer patrolled the area but negative contact was made with any one.

June 19, answered a call on South Main Street in Surrency in reference to battery/argument. Upon arrival, officers found that the offender had gotten in an argument with the victim and pushed the victim, leaving marks. Brandon Michael Williams, 23, of Surrency, was arrested and charged with simple battery.

June 20, answered a call to Ben Weaver Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated taken from a residence of deceased father was his Wizzard riding lawn mower valued at $500.00. Investigation continues.

June 20, answered a call to Golden Isles Parkway in reference to an unattended vehicle. After no contact with the vehicle owner the vehicle was towed due to safety hazard of the motoring public.

June 21, answered a call to Zoar Road in reference to theft and a house fire. A vacant house appeared to have been caught on fire as a result of someone cutting steel rods with a torch trying to steal metal. The County Farm Fire Department and the Graham Fire Department responded. Investigation continues.

June 21, answered a call to Ross Street of Surrency in reference to threats. A complainant stated her boyfriend lost his temper and made threats against her.

June 21, answered a call to Buck Head Road in reference to child custody. The complainant stated his ex-wife continues to break arrangements set by the divorce decree set by the judge.

June 21, answered a call to Strickland Circle in reference to harassment. The complainant stated her ex-boyfriend continues to come to her residence harassing her.

Sheriff Deloach asks that if anyone notices any suspicious activity please report it to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office at 367-8120.

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